Democrats Plan a Shorter Workweek

[babylonsister]

I wonder if this means some rethugs will un-retire?

Democrats Plan a Shorter Workweek

By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN
Published: October 27, 2007


WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 — Shortly after winning a majority last year, Democrats triumphantly declared that they would put Congress back to work, promising an “end to the two-day workweek.” And indeed, the House has clocked more time in Washington this year than in any other session since 1995, when Republicans, newly in control, sought to make a similar point.

But 10 months into the session, with their legislative agenda often in gridlock with the Bush administration and a big election year looming, the Democrats are now planning a lighter schedule when the 110th Congress begins its second year in mid-January.

The House majority leader, Representative Steny H. Hoyer of Maryland, told fellow Democrats this week that the House would not be in session next year on Fridays, except in June for work on appropriations bills.

Explaining that decision to reporters, Mr. Hoyer said, “I do intend to have more time for members to work in their districts and to be close to their families.”

His comments drew snickers from Republicans, who are quite happy to share their view that the American people did not get much value for all the extra time lawmakers spent in Washington.

“Is this a reward for our accomplishments in 2007?” asked Representative Roy Blunt of Missouri, the Republican whip.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/27/washington/27cong.html

[Myrina]

1. And we wonder why the Dems' approval rating is so low ...

Flip
Flop

:puke:

[soothsayer]

2. Shoot, I thought they meant for US!

[jmp]

5. HA!

We're getting a 6 day work week.

[Golden Raisin]

7. With blackberries and remote access

many of us (especially those like me who work for large, international corporations) are basically on call 24/7. Just sayin' ---- before someone writes in and tells me to quit for something different and less stressful.

[OHdem10]

3. In the last campaign, they ran on the issue that GOP

had so shortened work week, they almost were never in DC.

I do not mean to be cynical but S.Hoyer is such a suck up to
the Gop. The GOP has been angry about Dems lengthening
work week. I just get suspicious when I see S. Hoyer
and this action.

[IndianaGreen]

4. Back to business as usual

Our Congress has become as representative of the American people as the British Parliament before the Revolutionary War.

[phen43]

6. too bad they don't have to punch a time clock

like many of their constituents!!:)

[williesgirl]

8. As usual, the American taxpayer has nothing to say about it??? rec'd

[mark414]

9. more time in their districts and with families = more time for fundraising

Hoyer sucks :thumbsdown:

[Randypiper]

10. They found it doesn't take much time to capitulate.